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"The Revenant" is a 2015 film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, based on the novel of the same name by Michael Punke. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, a frontiersman and fur trapper who is left for dead by his companions after being attacked by a grizzly bear. When he regains consciousness, he must fight for survival in the harsh wilderness of the American West in the early 19th century.
As Glass traverses the wilderness in search of civilization, he battles the elements, hunger, and the deeply personal desire for revenge against one of his companions who betrayed him and killed his son. The movie explores themes of survival, revenge, and redemption.
The supporting cast includes Tom Hardy as John Fitzgerald, Will Poulter as Jim Bridger, Domhnall Gleeson as Captain Andrew Henry, and Forrest Goodluck as Hawk. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $500 million worldwide and winning three Academy Awards, including Best Actor for DiCaprio and Best Director for Iñárritu.
Leading actors' backgrounds and previous roles:
Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and producer who had previously appeared in several hit movies, including "Titanic," "The Departed," "Inception," and "The Wolf of Wall Street." This was his sixth Oscar nomination.
Tom Hardy is an English actor known for his roles in movies such as "Mad Max: Fury Road," "Inception," and "The Dark Knight Rises."
Critical reaction:
The movie received critical acclaim and has an 8.0/10 rating on IMDB. Here are three top critic reviews:
1. "It is when DiCaprio is alone with nothing but his instincts that the film is at its most gripping, communicating a people’s history of the Western Frontier with unparalleled authenticity." - The Guardian
2. "An extraordinary work of physical and emotional extremes and boasts what may be the single most visceral and convincing performance the cinema has yet seen from Leonardo DiCaprio." - The Hollywood Reporter
3. "Iñárritu and Lubezki now present long, intricate takes as if it were a matter of course, and their virtuosity has the effect of drawing you even more deeply into the film’s world." - New York Magazine
Main actors and their character names:
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass
- Tom Hardy as John Fitzgerald
- Will Poulter as Jim Bridger
- Domhnall Gleeson as Captain Andrew Henry
- Forrest Goodluck as Hawk
Director and producer:
- Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
- Producer: Arnon Milchan, Steve Golin, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Mary Parent, and Keith Redmon
Box office and awards:
- Box office gross: $532.9 million
- Academy Awards: Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director, and Best Actor
Filming location:
- The movie was shot on location in Canada and Argentina.
Composer:
- Ryuichi Sakamoto composed the score for the film.
Three music tracks from the film:
1. "The Revenant Main Theme"
2. "Looking for Glass"
3. "Final Fight"
Memorable quotes:
1. "I ain't afraid to die anymore. I done it already." - Hugh Glass
2. "Revenge is in God's hands. Not mine." - Captain Andrew Henry
3. "As long as you can still grab a breath, you fight. You breathe. Keep breathing." - Hugh Glass
Trivia:
- The movie was shot almost entirely using natural light, which led to a production schedule spanning nine months.
- DiCaprio ate raw bison liver for a scene in the film.
- Iñárritu and DiCaprio were initially set to collaborate on "The Wolf of Wall Street" before DiCaprio chose to star in "The Great Gatsby" instead.